The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1887-01-05

Mr.. John Couch and family, of
Five Mile. were the guests of Hon.
James H. Couch, Dr., and wife, dur
ing the holidays.
Capt. John Thornburg, who was
temporarily in command of the
steamer Bostona, during Captain
HolloWay's illness, got of Wednes-
day, Capt. Holloway resuming his
place. During Capt. Thornbarg's
command of the Bostona, he made
many warm friends, and received
many compliments from the news.
popers, for the splendid manner in
which he commanded, and his kind
ness and politeness to all who had
the good fortune to travel on the
Bostona.
Miss Theresa Tully, who has been
attending the Catholic school at
Charleston, is spending her holiday
vacation with her sister, Mrs. R.
w. Sterling, this place.
Miss Annie Denton, of Lancas-
ter, Ohio, spent the holidays with
her brother, Mr.. Jack Denton, in
this city.
Congressman elect Hogg, will go
to Washington City, next week, to
take look in upon Congress.
Mr.. John Hanly, of Ashton, was
in town for a few days last week.
Rev. W. W.. Harper, of Hartford
City, was among the visitors to our
town Saturday.
Mr.. William Duncan and family,
of Huntington, are visiting his
father, Daniel Duncan, of this city.
Mr.. NJ. E. Tracy, has returned
from his visit to Weston.
Mr.. Lee Anshute, of Moundsville,
a pilot on the Joseph Nixon, is In
town shaking hands with his many
friends. Lee was here this winter
two years ago. and during his stay
made many friends who were glad
to see him.
Miss Willie Mcneil, of MERGERS
Bottom, is the guest of Mrs. Capt.
Gum, of this city.
Robert NJ. Neale, Esq, of Ashton,
is visiting his brother DR.. w. p.
Neale, in this city.
DIR. w. P. Neale, left yesterday
morning for Weston, to be present
at meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors, of the Insane Asylum.
We had a pleasant call Monday
from Hon. Geo. w. Moredock, of
Hartford City. He is one of the
newly elected County Commission
ers, and was down to take part in
the proceedings of the Court which
met Monday.
Hon. ]. G. Forrest, also made us
pleasant call. He is also a newly
elected County Commissioner.
Nc. C. Rnwyer and family,
spent few days visiting relatives
and friends at Winfield, last week.
Miss Mary Sterrett, of Five Mile,
visited friends in this city during
the holidays.
Mr.. James Hooff, of this place,
visited friends at Logan, Ohio, last
week.
Capt. Peter G. Holloway, is home
with his family, during the freeze
up.
Mr.. Will Striking, leaves this
evening for Chattanooga, Tonnes
see, where he has accepted a posi-
ton in a Bank. Will is a model
young man, of sterling character
and worth, and we wish him un-
bounded success in his new home,
in the Sunny South.
Miss May Bright, of Brighton,
accompanied by Miss Kate Miller.
of Winfield, are visiting friends
and relatives in this place.
Miss Josie Sterrett, of Logan, o.,
is here on visit to her sister Mrs.
F. d. Hoy.
Miss Ella Noyes, of Charleston,
was visiting the family of r. D.
Hoy, Esq, last week.
Miss Lena Woods, of Gallipolis,
spent New Years day in this city,
visiting friends.
Mr.. Ed. Bratton, of Macarthur,
Ohio, was the guest of the editor OF
this paper, New Years day
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>>S. 9AtHs Fannie Stewart and VIZ.
liam Fowler, of this county. leave
next Thursday, for Madison county
Indiana, which place they intend
to make their future home.
Mrs. Morrison, mother of Mrs. f
E. Baker, who has been visiting
relatives in Kentucky, returned
here Monday.